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34 years, 6 million (plus) Micras

If you want to talk Micra history, you have to know your K-cars!

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No, not those K-cars.

The K10 through K13 codes simply refer to each of the four generations of Micras produced to date. Another name-related bit of trivia you need to know is the car goes by the name "March" in its Japanese home market and throughout most of Asia and Latin America.


K10: 1982 - 1992


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  • Introduced October 1982
  • The body was originally designed for Fiat
  • Sold in Canada between 1984 - 1991
  • In various countries it was equipped with 4-cylinder engines ranging from 0.9L, 1.0L to 1.2L, with a 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission
  • This generation weighed as little as 1,488 lb (675 kg)



K11: 1992 - 2002


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  • The second generation got an expanded engine & transmission range, including the first diesel (Europe) & CVT transmission
  • It won several international awards, including the first Japanese car to win the European Car of the Year
  • This generation offered optional power steering initially; by the end of its run it was standard
  • Even a convertible version was offered in Japan




K12: 2002 - 2010


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  • More adventurous styling was one of the biggest differences on the third generation car, particularly the unusual headlight placement
  • The range of engines continued to grow as well, now up to 6 were available in various countries
  • Even a 4-wheel drive version was produced from 2002 on.
  • A folding hard top convertible, the Micra C+C (coupe convertible) was offered beginning in 2005
  • The 1.6L HR16DE engine (the one in the Canadian K13 Micra) makes its first apperance in the Micra SR performance model in Europe


K13: 2010 - 2016


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  • The current generation car is sold in 160+ countries
  • Unlike previous generations, only one K13 body style is offered: a 4-door hatchback
  • It's the first Micra to have North American production (in Mexico)
  • In 2013 the car received a "facelift" that included new headlights and grille design
  • In January 2014, the company announced the return of the Micra to Canada, as the country's least expensive new car


K14: 2016 -